gloom and doom

noun

1. an account or prediction of adversity, especially in economic or business affairs; bad news.

   a trade journal full of gloom and doom about next year's trends.

Other Word Forms

• gloom-and-doom adjective
• gloom-and-doomer noun

Example Sentences

Behind the gloom and doom of “Oh my gosh, here we are; we have this country at the edge of falling away from democracy and mired in corruption,” there’s also the requirement that we look to the horizon.

From Slate

It’s almost comical how quickly the shroud of gloom and doom that had plagued me since dropping out of school lifted once I was able to watch “Kathie Lee & Hoda” regularly.

From Salon

It’s not all gloom and doom: Along with inequality, climate crisis and other systemic woes, there were some authors who shed light on the path forward, with practical solutions and global trends we can be optimistic about along with a few fascinating technological and scientific breakthroughs we’ve witnessed.

From Salon

“I was braced for gloom and doom, and I found myself riveted and inspired by how these people were existing in that environment and, despite it all, finding happiness, finding love, finding meaning,” Loftin said.

From Los Angeles Times

“I mean, it wasn’t gloom and doom, he wasn’t talking about himself, he wasn’t talking about his health, he was reflecting and sharing his faith. Spirits were high. It was amazing.”

From Los Angeles Times